Goodbye Trip Hazards, Hello Vive Wireless Adapter

Goodbye Trip Hazards, Hello Vive Wireless Adapter

Posted on November 28, 2018

Technology often has a humble beginning, looking relatively chunky before being refined and perfected over time through collaborative work, patience, and rigorous testing. A classic example of this is the mobile phone, which has transcended from the brick into sleek smartphones. A similar evolution is evident in virtual reality (VR) and it's exciting to see progress through the Vive Wireless Adapter. While it’s not perfect, this development reveals the potential for VR to create seamless, high-end experiences in the future.

We’ve purchased and tested the Vive Wireless Adapter and are eager to share our finding with you! Why are we doing this? We share knowledge because we wouldn’t be where we are today if others hadn’t shared their knowledge with us. Let’s dive in...

Installation Steps for Vive Wireless Adapter

Here are 7 steps to follow for installation which integrates Vive’s guide with new advice based on our personal experience. We’d suggest leaving around 30-60 minutes to set it up.

2. Connect Wireless link box to the card via cableThis replaces the existing wired connection to send the data between the PC and Headset

3. Remove existing cable from the headset and replace with the wireless adapter cableImportant to make sure it is securely connected

4. Add the new head cushion and secure Wireless Adapter

5. Connect the Power Bank to the wireless adapter

6. Download and Install the VIVE wireless app, pair the headset to the PC here or direct download here.

7. Put on the headset and experience VR wirelessly!

Devika's Review

Pros

Complete freedom inside the headset with no trip hazard of cords

Fast charging times

Supports both Vive & Vive Pro

Cons

Heavier headset due to the additional clip-on battery pack

Installation is time-consuming and fiddly

Because of the PCIe WiGig card installation, it’s impossible to swap between PC’s quickly

The Vive Wireless Adapter is the first of its kind so it’s no surprise there are both pros and cons to the experience. Overall, we’re loving the new hardware and can’t wait to see where the next versions go to from here! Thanks, Vive, for a great new addition to the realm of virtual reality.

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